Lalu Prasad Bhoi delivered a standout performance at the National Indoor Athletics Championships, clocking 6.65 seconds in the men’s 60m final to achieve a national record timing.
Earlier in the semifinals, he had already impressed with a run of 6.72 seconds, setting up a strong showing in the final.
Despite his record-level performance, Gurindervir Singh ran an even faster race, clocking 6.60 seconds in the same final.
Speaking after the race, Lalu revealed that he had written his goal on his spikes, aiming to achieve the national record.
The result continues a period of consistent performances for Lalu, who has emerged as one of India’s most reliable sprinters over the past two years.
He was part of the bronze medal-winning 4x100m relay team at the World University Games last year and also recorded a major win at the 2024 Open Nationals, where he finished ahead of top sprinters including Manikanta, Amlan, and Gurindervir.
With performances like this, Lalu is quickly establishing himself as a rising force in Indian sprinting.